Breaking the Silence Rally - April 12, 2019

Friday, April 12th, 2019 is the 17th local observance of the Day of Silence, a student-led national event where folks take a vow of silence to highlight the silencing and erasure of LGBTQ people at school. The first Day of Silence was held on the campus of the University of Virginia in 1996 and has grown to become the single largest student-led protest in the world creating safer schools for ALL students regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.This event is free and open to students across the Capital Region. Refreshments will be served.

The Albany Room

Empire State Plaza (The Egg)

4:30- 9:00.

Queer Straight Alliance (QSA) - May 10th – 12th, 2019

Retreat Happens in May at Camp Unirondack, Lowville, NY

The Queer-Straight Alliance Retreat (formerly, Gay-Straight Alliance Retreat), is a weekend designed to bring together LGBTQ young people, straight allies, community organizers and school staff. The weekend offers a place for young people connect with one another, share their voices, develop friendships work together towards LGBTQ justice. Unirondack staff, community educators and trainers will be offering games, activities and workshops that will help participants develop their leadership skills and address LGBTQ issues in their community.Find information at http://www.unirondack.org/gsa-weekend/